Author: chris

Guidelines for Word Study Paper:

10-12 original, data-based paper giving a historical analysis of the word Rascal, with professional literature as background and support. Can be from any period in the history of English and any English dialect, as long as it analyzes a change in meaning/use over time.

Sample Topic Angles:

# The development of the word rascal in contemporary English over Several prior decades.
# A change in the word meaning/use in progress.

The steps to do the paper:

# Use (COHA) Corpus of Historical American English to collect the data.
# The data should be from COHA database.
# Use the online Etymology Dictionary to refer to the origin of the word.
# Use the OED Dictionary to tell when the word starts to be used in each meaning.
# Use any reference you see it as helpful, there is no limitation on the number of references.
# The semantic change in this word is Amelioration, write about amelioration some paragraphs then introduce the word and discuss the data collected from the Corpus of Historical American English.
# Be precise in your analysis.
# Analyze when the different senses developed.
# Are they all being used in the beginning of 1800 and did anything changed over that time.
# The way you figure that is to look at lots of examples, like in 1810 you found 20 examples, you want to see which meaning occurs in those and are they the same one occurred in 1820, 1830, etc… was there a time when a new meaning started.
# We need to learn how the word has been used through time.
# Look at the examples you found and divide them up according to the different meanings of rascal. For example you can say this is the first time in American English that rascal has been used in this meaning not just the other meanings, so you trace it that way.
# Get different meanings from different dates.
# Categorize the meaning for each decade and then look if you see any pattern one decade to the next, or for example, if one meaning is used more in 1910 but less often in 1920 and compare and contrast that way.
# See when does the word changed from the negative meaning to the positive one.
# See if it was used in the past as it is used today.
# See when did the earlier meaning start to drop away.
# If you couldn’t make a long paper with the word rascal, you can supplement it with the word Cad which is another negative word for men; and also collect data for this word from COHA.

# Number all pages.

Using Microsoft Word: What Does the Library Have to Offer?

Write a one-to two-page essay that describes the benefits of using the Ashford University Library. What are the differences between scholarly resources and popular resources? What are some key things to remember when searching for sources within the Ashford University Library (e.g. databases, FindIt@AU search tool)? How will you be most effective and efficient in finding resources that fit your research needs?

Format your paper according to APA style guidelines as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Your paper should demonstrate your ability to use each of the following Microsoft Word functions:
A title page (See below for specific information to include on this page).
Page numbers, located in the top, right corner of the page (header page number function).
Paragraphs that are double spaced with the first line indented by .5 inch (line spacing function).
Page margins set to 1 inch on all four sides (margins function).
Spelling and Grammar check (spelling & grammar function).

The paper:
Must be one to two pages in length (excluding title page and reference page), and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Must include a title page with the following:
Title of paper
Students name
Course name and number
Instructors name
Date submitted
Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Statements such as This paper is about or I am going to tell you are not acceptable in college-level writing.
Must address the topic of this paper with critical thought.
Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis

Here is the website to log into my class and browse the Ashford library and complete the assignment.

https://student.ashford.edu/secure/Student/loginstu.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fsecure%2fstudent%2fstudent.aspx
Username:ASWING9634
Password: Kinger#1977

On Planning, Installing, Configuring and Upgrading vCenter server and VMware ESXi, we can see that three upgrade methods are evident including Standard, Enterprise and Enterprise Plus.

Discuss any concerns relating to installation process of vCenter and ESXi.
Do you have any hardware compatibility concerns? Explain.
Does Intel and AMD CPU hardware support all three upgrade methods? Explain.

The proposal should include these five sections;

1.Provisional title of the project
What is the impact of carers of people living living in dementia

2.The context for your research question – the rationale and theoretical context.

3.Details of several key texts that you have identified on your research area (books/journal articles/grey literature). Explain why they are central to your area of interest. Include full references at the end of the pro-forma, as you would with an essay.

4.Describe the methodology (the type of research you are planning) and explain your research design (including sampling, data collection, data analysis, and a timeline for your project).

5.Explain how you will ensure that your research is carried out ethically, and that you access your data properly.

Your word count should not exceed 2,500 words. Full submission details are in the module guide.
Please make sure that you include as appendicesdrafts of any questionnaires, interview schedules and participant information/consent sheets (these are not included in your wordcount).
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can you please check on the red highlighted remark on the new attachment

For your final paper you will advance and support an original thesis that examines one of the illustrated primary texts we have studied this semester as a multimedia work. In other words, your analysis must focus on the relationship between the illustrations and the literary text. This 5-6 page, close-reading paper does not require additional research; however, you may choose to use some of the secondary readings we have studied this semester. Papers should follow MLA guidelines for formatting and include parenthetical citations and a works cited page for all texts referenced.
1-PAGE SUMMARY NEEDED
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The source for the paper is going to be Huckleberry Finn. I am going to attach some files of the reading that we did. Please come up with a good thesis to compare the images to the text. Maybe something along the lines of how it could be portrayed as racist.

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• The use, overuse, and abuse of antibiotics is accredited with creating these antibiotic resistant strains. Explain how this relates to natural selection.
• Describe 1–2 of the things that people do (you can include individuals, doctors, health care professionals, hospitals, farmers, etc.) that contribute to this problem? Why?

Part 2

• How can you prevent or slow down the spread and further the selection of new antibiotic resistant strains of bacteria?
• Are there things that you can personally do to reduce your risk or even to reduce the spread of these dangerous microbes?
• What is your reaction to the following sign that is commonly found in restrooms? Is it significant to the discussion of antibiotic resistance?

As a human services professional, it is important to recognize what constitutes family violence, what its causes and consequences are.

Write a 750- to 1,000-word paper, including the following information:

• Include a basic definition of family violence.
• Describe what indicators a counselor should be aware of when assessing a child and his or her family.
• Explore the long-term effects violence has on the family.
• Determine what triggers could be associated in family violence.
• Identify the implications associated with abuse and neglect.

In this assignment, you will explore the role of nonverbal communication in interactions between genders.

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research the differences in nonverbal communication between genders.

Once you have an understanding, observe a small group of people, which can be comprised of friends, family, or a group of strangers. The small group should have three to six people and be composed of both male and female members. Observe the group for 15–30 minutes, looking for the types of interactions taking place and how each person uses nonverbal communication to make oneself understood. Pay special attention to nonverbal signals and gestures (body language, facial expressions, eye contact, hand gestures, space, tone, appearance, etc.).

** Understand when doing your observations that you must protect the privacy of the people you observe. Anything you discover as part of your observation that does not relate directly to the objective of the assignment needs to be kept confidential. There are three different roles that you, as the observer, may have as defined below (Patton, 1986). In your paper, please discuss the type of observation you did and what you learned from that aspect.

• Full participant observation: You took part in the conversation and were part of the “observation.”
• Partial observation: You were sometimes part of the conversation, but mostly stayed on the outer edge of it.
• Onlooker: You were an outsider and simply observed another group’s interactions. (this is recommended for the assignment)

Note the number of people in the group and briefly describe the interactions that you observed (who is doing most of the talking, number of people involved, the way members are seated, clothes, and the topic of conversation, if you know it, etc.). Create a matrix to present your observations (an example of a completed matrix is shown below—you will create your own to fit your specific observations).

Based on your observations on how nonverbal cues are regulating the flow of conversation, write an analysis including answers to the following questions. Be sure to use terms and concepts from the textbook, research, and module readings.

• What do you think is the topic of conversation? Describe the topic of conversation.
• Assess how each member’s body posture and movements convey his or her status and attitude.
• Deduce which nonverbal signals are responsible for showing emotion and feeling.  Examine how these nonverbal signals help to explain what is going on.
• Differentiate between the gestures used by males vs. females—conclude if there is a noticeable difference.
• Compare what the research says in relation to what you observed.
• Identify any inconsistencies in the person’s nonverbal communication with what he or she was talking about (ex: shaking head “yes” and saying “no”).
• Examine what type of observation you did in reference to this assignment (types are listed above).
• What did you find most challenging about interpreting nonverbal behaviors in this setting?
• How does this assignment help you to better understand nonverbal communication and gender?

Include your matrix as the final page following your reference list. Write a 4–5-page paper (not counting title and references pages or the matrix) in Word format. Apply APA standards for writing, formatting, and citation to you work.

Select two of the four essay questions below and provide a one-page (a minimum of 250 words) response to each of the two questions. Your answers should make APA style references to our course texts and should include your own original analysis and/or examples beyond those used in our course texts.

Item A

Identify one benefit and one challenge of intercultural and/or interracial relationships. Provide an example of each. What strategies would you recommend for overcoming the challenge you identified?

Item B

Identify and discuss four of the five ways of thinking about cultural imperialism listed in Chapter 7 of Martin and Nakayama. Propose two possible effects of cultural imperialism on intercultural communication and provide examples of each.

Item C

Identify and discuss four characteristics of popular culture listed in Chapter 7 of Martin and Nakayama. Discuss two potential effects of under-representation of various groups in popular culture and provide examples of each.

Item D

Compare and contrast the indirect conflict style with the emotionally expressive conflict style. Give at least two examples of how these styles may vary according to culture.